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Hannes Steinbach Lived up to the Hype

Steinbach was one of the most productive freshman in the country, yet his draft stock doesn't reflect it. In my latest piece, I aim to diagnose why, and…

Mar 18 • Latif Love

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February 2026

Diagnosing Darius Acuff: NBA Draft Twitter's Most Polarizing Prospect

Darius Acuff has been one of the most productive freshmen in the country, yet, he's placed anywhere between the top five to out of the first round. What…

Feb 28 • Latif Love

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Countering Common Misconceptions About Cameron Boozer

Despite Cameron Boozer's brilliance, he's seemingly been disqualified by many for #1 pick consideration. His exclusion is fueled by misconceptions about…

Feb 5 • Latif Love

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January 2026

Kingston Flemings has Started his Reign as the Best Point Guard in the 2026 NBA Draft

The 2026 NBA Draft Cycle features one of the most loaded point guard classes in recent memory, with four guards projected to go in the lottery. Kingston…

Jan 28 • Latif Love

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Tyler Tanner is Testing the Limits of Small Guards

The NBA is fading smaller guards, but I'm not sure Tyler Tanner has gotten the memo.

Jan 12 • Latif Love

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December 2025

Is Keaton Wagler the Most Underrated Freshman in the Country?

Illinois Guard Keaton Wagler went from 3-Star recruit to freshman phenom in under 18 months and has started to gain significant NBA draft buzz.

Dec 24, 2025 • Latif Love

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Kentucky's fiercest Wildcat is back to save the season

After 10 months, Jayden Quaintance, my fourth ranked prospect in the 2026 NBA Draft class is back on the floor. Kentucky head coach Mark Pope may be the…

Dec 21, 2025 • Latif Love

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Cameron Carr is Catapulting up NBA Draft Boards

After not playing much during his first two collegiate seasons at Tennessee, Baylor forward Cameron Carr has been one of the quickest risers through the…

Dec 5, 2025 • Latif Love

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November 2025

2026 NBA Draft Big Board 1.0: The 14 Prospects I Love the Most

I love this NBA Draft Class and all it has to offer. In my first big board, I break down the 14 players I am the highest on before the season really…

Nov 21, 2025 • Latif Love

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October 2025

Brayden Burries is More Than a Bucket

Arizona Freshman Brayden Burries is recognized as one of the best scorers in the draft, but it is just the beginning of what he brings to the game.

Oct 20, 2025 • Latif Love

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September 2025

Will Elyjah Freeman be the next Division II player to make the NBA?

A few of the NBA's greatest players got their start in Division II basketball. Can Auburn transfer Elyjah Freeman be the next to make his mark?

Sep 26, 2025 • Latif Love

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Cayden Boozer shouldn't live in his family's shadow

Cayden Boozer deserves to be recognized not just as Carlos Boozer’s son or Cameron Boozer’s brother, but as a standout player in his own right.

Sep 11, 2025 • Latif Love

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